i've decided to pay it forward and give up something i've been keeping for myself. it's this distressed canvas mosaic. it's an art piece composed of (9) individual 4x4 chunky canvas squares. you can hang these on a wall with or without spaces in between them as these are not connected or you can stack them up on a shelf. this is a very special piece to me - i created it for a ranger project last year for our CHA booth it's one of my favorite art pieces. i've decided to give it away to a lucky winner for doing something good. all you have to do to enter is make a $10 donation by following the information below - think of it as a raffle ticket with the benefit of doing something good. every time you make a $10 donation, you'll get your name entered into the drawing. you can enter/donate as many times as you want to! the drawing will be held on February 2nd. *IMPORTANT: when making your donation, please be sure to include your contact information and then enter the name "cooper" on the line that says "dedication or gift" this will enter you into the drawing...
If you've already made your donation yesterday, not to worry, i will get your contact info from bernie and you will be entered into the drawing for the canvas - thank you.
if you didn't read yesterday's post, here it is again. i'm sure we can all come together to help...
in life i think it's so rewarding when we have a chance to do something good. sometimes it's the simplest thing to change someone's day, sometimes even their life. i truly believe that you get what you give in life, the whole pay it forward kind of thing. a while back i was contacted by a very special person who is doing just that - making a difference and changing lives. her name is bernie berlin and she is a mixed media artist with a heart of gold - she also runs a full time dog rescue "a place to bark". i just wanted to share with you what great things bernie is doing and how she has devoted so much of herself to help our furry friends.
How It Works:
The four charity badges with the most unique donations through America's Giving Challenge will get $50,000 for their cause.
America's Giving Challenge runs only until January 31st.
Donate:
If you are able donate , please donate via the badge a $10 tax deductible donation. We need the most people possible to each donate $10 to A Place to Bark. In order to win the grant we need to have the most amount of donors, not necessarily the amount of money donated.
All donations made to A Place to Bark's Six Degrees Badge, will be matched by the "Zoline Foundation" up to $25,000.00!!! All donations up to June 1st will be counted for the matching donation from the Zoline Foundation.
please click the donate button above to do something good and help out if you can. there's even a video to watch about the wonderful things "a place to bark" and bernie berlin are doing. if you would like to add this badge to your blog, click the share tab to do it. enjoy your weekend - the technique challenge goes up on monday!!! -t!m
Your amazing Tim I love this pay it forward,and Bernie so deserves it for the animals she helps
Jen
Posted by: Jen Crossley | January 13, 2008 at 12:39 AM
What a good cause - I've added another one to her total. Thanks for posting this Tim
Fiona D
Posted by: Fiona | January 13, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Tim, you're amazing. You know how to make something work for the good. I love your idea of "pay it forward". It made me get out of my pity party and pay attention.
Love, Liz
Posted by: Liz Walters--Prescott, AZ | January 13, 2008 at 03:37 AM
Thanks for the info Tim! Hopefully Bernie will get lots of donations via your blog! That is a gorgeous art project! I can see why it is a favorite!
Posted by: Pam | January 13, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Hi Tim, How FABULOUS of you to think of this pay it forward idea. And the idea of having a piece YOU MADE in my home is over the top! Thanks for thinking of this. You're just the best! Have a wonderful Sunday. XOXO, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Barwald | January 13, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Those canvasses are gorgeous! I wish I could help out but I am unable to donate right now (finacially not feesible right now)...good luck with the fundraising! xoxo Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 13, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Hi, Tim:
There is a donate button on "a place to bark" site that link to paypal. Is that the correct one? Thank you.
Posted by: Peggy, from Taiwan | January 13, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Hi again, Tim. Hey, my donation to A Place to Bark showed up under my dh's name/our business name. This doesn't matter, does it? Bless your heart, Tim. XOXO, Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Barwald | January 13, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Tim, Thanks A MIllion!!!
The donations have to be made via the badge, not the paypal button on my blog.
They can pay by using paypal if they click the donate button on the badge...
And please anyone reading put your contact information in when you donate.
You all are the BEST!!!
Thanks again..
Bernie
Posted by: Bernie Berlin | January 13, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Tim, What a fantastic idea - Pay it Forward - and what a great cause. You are so giving of yourself and all that is special to you. Bernie is blessed to have you as a friend. Happy Birdthday by the way - what a grand trip to take too! Glad you had such a good time - you deserve every minute!
Posted by: Lisa B. | January 13, 2008 at 07:47 AM